Greece Shaken: 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, prompting a tsunami warning. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, but the tremor was felt widely across the region. Following the quake, several aftershocks occurred, leading local authorities to remain vigilant. Greece's seismic activity is well-known due to its location on major fault lines. This incident follows a series of smaller quakes that affected Evia Island earlier in the week. Read on for more details about the earthquake's impact and the ongoing situation.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 22, 2025, 13:49 IST

Significant Earthquake Hits Off Crete

Athens: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, on Thursday morning, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences.

The seismic event occurred at 6:19 a.m., approximately 58 kilometers north-northeast of Elounda, with a depth of 60 kilometers, according to preliminary data.

Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage, although the tremor was felt throughout Crete and surrounding islands, causing alarm among residents.

Following the initial quake, several aftershocks were recorded, prompting local fire services to remain on high alert.

Efthimios Lekkas, president of the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organisation, informed national broadcaster ERT that the earthquake's epicenter was likely located offshore.

Greece is situated on major tectonic fault lines, making it one of the most seismically active areas in Europe, lying along a complex boundary between the African and Eurasian plates.

Earlier this week, schools on Evia Island were closed as a precaution after a series of earthquakes rattled the region over the weekend.

The National Observatory of Athens reported at least three tremors, with magnitudes ranging from 4.1 to 4.5, occurring since Sunday, accompanied by numerous aftershocks. The epicenter was identified in central Evia, near Prokopi.

The strongest quake, measuring 4.5, was felt in Athens, located about 80 kilometers to the south, according to reports from Xinhua news agency.

Giorgos Tsapourniotis, the mayor of the Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna municipality, stated that the tremors caused damage to at least 20 buildings, including homes, shops, and a monastery.

Earlier this year, on May 13, Greece experienced another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1, as reported by the US Geological Survey.